Curriculum

Year 9 Urban Challenge - Student Reflection

Submitted by mericiadmin on November 1, 2017 - 9:33am

The Urban Challenge was a once in a lifetime experience. Amidst selfies with dogs and never-ending barbeque line-ups Year 9 had heaps of fun but also learnt about the importance of teamwork and co-operation. Each team role was challenging in its own way and everyone had to work together to reach each day’s goals. It also taught us how to work in a group with people that we did not necessarily know.

Merici Weekly Green Tip #21

Submitted by mericiadmin on October 31, 2017 - 12:52pm

Here is our green tip for the week:

Spring is in full swing in Canberra and there are lots of bees  buzzing around helping to pollinate our plants!

However, bee populations are under serious threat from habitat destruction and pesticides which the puts the future of food production under stress.

To support native bees, you can plant “bee-friendly” species such as basil, rosemary, lemons, chillies, eucalypts and foxglove.

Year 7 Science visit to the Cotter Dam

Submitted by mericiadmin on October 23, 2017 - 10:21am

In Term 3, Year 7 students visited Cotter Dam for an excursion that arose as a collaboration between Integrated Humanities and Integrated Maths and Science.  Students looked at the Cotter and surrounds from a number of perspectives, learning about and examining links between the history, geography, ecology, water chemistry and water management of the area.

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